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Lha Mo Riding on a Donkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Lha Mo Riding on a Donkey by an unknown artist. The artwork features a central figure of a woman riding a donkey, surrounded by flames. The woman has dark hair and wears a crown. She holds a long object in her right hand and a shorter object in her left hand. The donkey is mostly obscured by the woman. The background of the artwork is predominantly black with gold and red details. The central panel has a brown border. In the top corners of the central panel are two figures sitting cross-legged on clouds. The woman, donkey, and background design are intricately detailed. The overall artwork has a worn appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Distemper on cloth
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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